Blake is captain of the football team, and when demons invade his college, a divine angel appears to give Blake an invincible suit of super football pads to battle the forces of evil. But the suit is missing one vital piece: the jock strap. To get it back, Blake descends into the underworld to face the Chainsaw Maidens from Hell. And he’s got to do all this while studying for a chemistry quiz.

The inhabitants of Blood River live by the mercy of Miss Isabella and her daughter, as long as they’re loyal. But strangers to the town receive no such grace. When the rain of blood begins, the reign of blood will end.

Four northern college girls driving south for spring break get a nasty reception when they witness a murder being committed by the sheriff of a small Georgia town. Realizing he’s been found out, the psychotic lawman pursues them relentlessly. With no escape, the girls’ only hope is to convince the deputy sheriff that his boss is a killer before they all wind up in a shallow grave…

Also coming to Troma Now in February, A Tale Of Two Sisters, Crazed, Doomsday County, Eyes Of The Chameleon, Fatty Drives The Bus, Go to Hell, Meat For Satan’s Icebox, Outlaw Prophet, A Lonely Cow Weeps at Dawn, The Hitch-Hiker, Troma’s Basement Episodes (episodes 2-12), Make Your Own Damn Movie Without A Crew, The 4 Winners of Merry Scary Film Race.

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24853/troma-now-presents-foxy-februrary-world-premieres-of-blood-river-shallow-grave-chainsaw-maidens-from-hell/feed/0Viva Lloyd Vegas! Lloyd Kaufman Rolls the Dice at the Very Special Las Vegas Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol. 2https://www.troma.com/news/24848/viva-lloyd-vegas-lloyd-kaufman-rolls-the-dice-at-the-very-special-las-vegas-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nuke-em-high-aka-vol-2/
https://www.troma.com/news/24848/viva-lloyd-vegas-lloyd-kaufman-rolls-the-dice-at-the-very-special-las-vegas-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nuke-em-high-aka-vol-2/#respondThu, 25 Jan 2018 17:58:18 +0000https://www.troma.com/?p=24848“Toxie, The Troma Team and I are preparing for our next feature film, Shakespeare’s Shitstorm, and with today’s economy, the only logical way to get funding for this picture is to fly over to Las Vegas, grow out my sideburns, pack on a few dozen pounds, and become the King himself, Elvis! What could go wrong!? Also, while hip thrusting the World into a frenzy, I am honored to have Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Volume 2 screen at the Epic Eclipse Theaters on January 26th at 10:00pm!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

Viva Lloyd Vegas!

Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger will be a special guest of honor at the Las Vegas Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Volume 2 at the famous Eclipse Theaters, January 26th, 10:00PM . Toxie, Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD, Super Tromettes and The Troma Team will be in attendance as well! – it was announced today by Levi White, Director of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc. Tickets HERE

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24848/viva-lloyd-vegas-lloyd-kaufman-rolls-the-dice-at-the-very-special-las-vegas-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nuke-em-high-aka-vol-2/feed/0Troma’s Industrial Animals – Exclusive Poster and NSFW Trailer Premierehttps://www.troma.com/news/24846/tromas-industrial-animals-exclusive-poster-and-nsfw-trailer-premiere/
https://www.troma.com/news/24846/tromas-industrial-animals-exclusive-poster-and-nsfw-trailer-premiere/#respondThu, 25 Jan 2018 17:35:42 +0000https://www.troma.com/?p=24846“Hey, Troma fans! We have something really special for you right here! The exclusive NOT SAFE FOR WORK trailer and poster premiere for their latest film, Industrial Animals.

Industrial Animals is a documentary style film exploring how far a prostitute will go for money on camera, as we follow a film director and producer as he lives out his repressed sexual fantasies in front of the lens. How far would you go? But who is really living out their fantasies! Can money buy anything? Is money power?” …more

Following the prestigious premiere at The Museum of the Moving Image in New York City, Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film studio in America, is proud to announce the West Coast Premiere of Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of two-part event film, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Volume 2 at Laemmle’s Ahrya Fine Arts in Beverly Hills, CA on March 8th. Following the West Coast premiere, Volume 2 will then hold a week long engagement at the prestigious Laemmle Noho 7 in North Hollywood, CA from March 9th-15th, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Quentin Tarantino has been a fan and friend of Troma for years, and when he suggested to Lloyd Kaufman at the Sitges Film Festival that he should create an “Event Film,” Kaufman took note. “Michael Herz and I decided that to mark Troma’s 40th year we, too, would produce an ‘Event Film’ in two volumes just like Quentin did,” says Kaufman, “except slightly less lavish in the budget area.” Return to Nuke ‘Em High: Vol. 1 & 2, directed by Lloyd Kaufman, is a hilarious, thoughtful sci-fi “Event Film” with themes ripped straight from today’s headlines: the contamination and degradation of the world’s food supply, rampant bullying, and LGBTQ love triumphing over prejudice and violence.

The film, a revisiting of Troma’s 1986 Class of Nuke ‘Em High is in the same vein as other classics such as Class of 1984, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and Carrie, but seen through the unique vision of Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team. Welcome to Tromaville High School where, unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a vicious gang of Cretins. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Can they and Kevin the Wonder Duck save Tromaville High School and the world?

World Premiere and week-long engagement of Vincent Turturro’s Critically Acclaimed Dark Comedy, Victor Goodview at the prestigious Cinema Village in New York City, NY, January 19th – 25th.

“Victor Goodview will be the first Troma distributed film to have its world premiere at New York City’s Cinema Village and we couldn’t be happier! Vincent Turturro and the entire cast and crew of this TROMAGNIFICENT, truly independent film are the future filmmakers that will hold the torch of true art! There’s no better view than Victor Goodview!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

Once Upon a Time in REAL New York!

In the Yonkers ghetto – on the outskirts of New York City – aimless white-boy-millennial Victor finds himself without a job and short on the utility bill. To make matters more…uncomfortable, he hasn’t had a bowel movement in longer than he can remember. Victor seeks solace by making friends of dubious character, smoking crack of dubious quality, and pursuing women of dubious intent. As Victor readies himself for his desperately needed dead-end job interview, the consequences of his lifestyle catch up with him.

The Critics LOVE Victor Goodview!

“Victor Goodview reads and watches like an anxiety dream on steroids. It is druggy, bitter, and full of pain, but also awkwardly hopeful…Recommended for the intellectual horror fan who is looking for something to break up their regular viewing timetable.” – Thomas Burns Scully, PopDust (Full review here: Victor Goodview Review)

“Looking for something that’s going to offer some laughs while challenging to scrutinize an American epidemic? You’ll definitely need to check this out.”

-ZombiesInMyBlog.com

“Think of David Lynch visiting a slummy New York suburb and a clueless schlemiel and you have some idea of the mood.”

– Bob Ross, Film Critic, Tampa Tribune

Victor Goodviewwill screen at Cinema Village from January 19th – 25th at 1:15PM, 3:15PM, 5:15PM, 7:15PM, and 9:15PM.

The TROMATIC exhibit will feature original works from over a dozen artists, all of which are inspired by the 43 year history of filmmaking by Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Entertainment. Hyaena Gallery will be presenting the exhibit from Dec. 1st through Dec. 31st and will be holding the opening reception on Saturday, Dec. 9th from 8pm to 11pm, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“Troma has always been an influencing factor on me and, in turn, upon Hyaena. As a teenager, those early films were essential viewing among my circle of friends. They were gross, gory, over the top, and just plain fun. They were so against the grain from what other mainstream studios were putting out. And Lloyd, himself, is such an encouraging presence for anyone who is creative. His books illustrated the DIY aesthetic that Hyaena was founded on, and his films show those principles in action. That’s what always struck me regarding Troma…the idea that you can make things happen on your own, dictate your own taste level, not have to ask anyone for permission, and ultimately create something memorable. So, we’re ending the year with an art exhibit that celebrates the glory of Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Films. They’re still going strong, and we wouldn’t be here without ’em.”

– Bill Shafer, owner of Hyaena Gallery

About Hyaena Gallery:

Hyaena Gallery is located in Burbank, California with a specialty in macabre, low-brow and outsider art.

Owner Bill Shafer began the gallery in 2005 and has since won accolades for Best Dark Arts Gallery (2011) and Best Spooky Emporium (2012) as well as received national attention for celebrity related shows such as tributes to Charlie Sheen (2011), Guillermo Del Toro (2013), Wes Craven (2014), John Carpenter (2014), Tobe Hooper (2015), and Stuart Gordon (2016). Hyaena Gallery is notable for its permanent exhibition of horror and dark artwork, and its true crime collection. Shafer curates to “highlight what I think is truly valuable, not just what is perceived as valuable because it is a current trend.”

In a twisted world, Marianne gives birth to a rather unusual child. While the child is born dead, life finds its way through the afterbirth. Marianne decides to raise her placenta as a normal human being; as a young man named Luke. Behind his monstrous facade, there reveals a person of intelligence, faith and sensitivity. Luke struggles for his place in a world of drunks, junkies, whores and bodybuilders. An insane world that treats him as a freak. As this hostile society pushes him towards the edge, Luke has to choose between holding on to his gentle ideals or becoming the merciless soldier his mother always wanted him to be.

Whenever there’s trouble, send The Middle Finger! Dennis, an awkward teenager, finds himself down on his luck when he’s held back from school, while his friends have moved on and started college. As if that’s not bad enough, he finds his world is turned upside down when he’s visited by a being from another world and transformed into a superhero, tasked with saving the world. The problem is, he’s got no clue how to use his powers, no idea how to find his enemy and on top of everything, his head has been turned into a giant hand giving the finger!

When a group of survivors take refuge in a friend’s home to protect themselves from the zombie apocalypse, they must learn to confront and destroy not only the evil lurking on the outside, but also the menace that stalks them from within!

Finally, Troma fans and air conditioners can get the latest TROMERCH while simultaneously swiping right on their future companions as TromaDirect.com is available on ALL DEVICES! Smart phones, Tablets and Laptops.

loyd Kaufman has Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD test out Troma’s 2nd VR movie, “Sgt. Kabukiman’s Tranquil Buddhist Meditation”, but unfortunately the experience is not tranquil at all! Kabukiman enters a nightmare VR world where he loses his dog Little Bill and has to fight his way through demons, ghosts, zombies, and candy corn to find him!

Troma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive premium World Premiere content streaming service, celebrates TromaWeen this TROMOCTOBER with the WORLD PREMIERES of Jay Burleson’s award-winning, genre-bending horror film starring Lane Hughes (You’re Next), The Nobodies and the third installment of Producer, Tony Newton’s Grindsploitation series, Grindsploitation 3: Video Nasty, as well as the Troma Now Premiere of Troma’s A Halloween Carol, now a Halloween Family tradition! All available now only on Watch.Troma.Com, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

More guts, more gore, more faux trailers than you could possibly watch in one sitting without ripping your eyeballs out! More schlock and yes you guessed it more B..B….B……Blood!
From the producer of Grindsploitation 1 The Movie, Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels and no doubt 4, 5, 6, and 7! Comes this tour de force of film trailers, short films and footage that was just too shocking to be shown at all!

Starring stars such as Troma’s own SGT. Kabukiman NYPD, Simon Callow and a host of stars who will do anything not to work a 9-5 job! More Tromayhem….Over 2 hours of non stop carnage! This is Grindsploitation at it’s finest!

Produced by Tony Newton “Grindsploitation: The Movie”, “Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels”, “60 Seconds to Die”, “VHS Lives: A Schlockumentary”, “The 12 Slays of Christmas”.

in addition to the Troma Now World Premieres comes the Troma Now Premiere ofBath Salt Zombies, Beware! Children at Play, and Grim!

Also coming to Troma Now, I Need to Lose Ten Pounds, Horror Hotel, The Haunting Fear, Play Dead, Not Another Mistake, Killing Twice, Electra Love 2000, The Japanese Wife Next Door 2 and shorts The Amnesia Party, Teenage Bikini, Vampire, Revenge of the Killer Meat and Nosferatu the Friendly Vampire.

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24766/its-tromoctober-on-troma-now/feed/0The Prince Charles Cinema Presents: The UK Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol. 2!https://www.troma.com/news/24763/the-prince-charles-cinema-presents-the-uk-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nuke-em-high-aka-vol-2/
https://www.troma.com/news/24763/the-prince-charles-cinema-presents-the-uk-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nuke-em-high-aka-vol-2/#respondTue, 26 Sep 2017 13:53:15 +0000https://www.troma.com/?p=24763Lloyd Kaufman will be a special guest of honor at the UK Premiere of his seven year project, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Volume 2on September 30th, 5:00pm at the London’s prestigious Prince Charles Cinema! This tromagnificent UK Premiere will be apart of a Return to Nuke ‘Em High Double Feature with both Volume 1 and Volume 2 screening! In addition, Mr. Kaufman and guests will be holding a Q&A between Volume 1 and Volume 2.

“Toxie and I are thrilled to be back in London! We had a TROMAZING time at the Prince Charles Cinema for the screening of Essex Spacebin and Tromeo & Julietearlier this year. We had to go back for the UK Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2! We love the Prince Charles Cinema and are very happy that the UK Troma fans are going to have DOUBLE the unforgettable experience; a Tromatic Double Feature! This could be my movie swan song – or duck song! I am gettin’ on at any moment, I could make a noise like a frog. So hurry up and buy tickets!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

Quentin Tarantino has been a fan and friend of Troma for years, and when he suggested to Lloyd Kaufman he should create an “Event Film,” Kaufman took note. “Michael Herz and I decided that to mark Troma’s 40th year we, too, would produce an ‘Event Film’ in two volumes just like Quentin did,” says Kaufman, “except slightly less lavish in the budget area.” Return to Nuke ‘Em High: Vol. 1 & 2, directed by Lloyd Kaufman, is a hilarious, thoughtful sci-fi “Event Film” with themes ripped straight from today’s headlines: the contamination and degradation of the world’s food supply, rampant bullying, and LGBTQ love triumphing over prejudice and violence.

The film, a revisiting of Troma’s 1986 Class of Nuke ‘Em High is in the same vein as other classics such as Class of 1984, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and Carrie, but seen through the unique vision of Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team. Welcome to Tromaville High School where, unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a vicious gang of Cretins. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Can they and Kevin the Wonder Duck save Tromaville High School and the world?

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, is proud to announce the return of Tony Award Winners Joe DiPietro and David Bryan’s The Toxic Avenger Musical to London, England. The Tromariffic musical will run from September 28th through December 3rd at the coveted London Arts Theatre in the West End! In addition, Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avengerwill be attending the musical on Press Night, October 2nd at 19:00.

Based on Troma’s 1984 cult classic, The Toxic Avenger tells the story of the citizens of Tromaville who are crying out for a hero. Enter Melvin Ferd the Third, an aspiring earth scientist determined to clean up the toxic waste problem. When a corrupt Mayor and her government goons get wind of his plans, they vow to stop this heroic feat, Melvin is tossed into a vat of toxic waste, and transformed into The Toxic Avenger, New Jersey’s first superhero!

Meet the creator of The Toxic Avenger himself, Lloyd Kaufman during Press Night on October 2nd! As always, Mr. Kaufman will be doing photo-ops and signings for FREE!

Following a sold-out UK premiere at Southwark Playhouse where it received 6 Off West End Award nominations including Best New Musical, cult rock musical The Toxic Avenger is transferring to the Arts Theatre for a strictly limited season.

From Joe DiPietro and David Bryan (original founding member and keyboardist/vocalist for Bon Jovi), the Tony Award-winning team behind the hit West End musical ‘Memphis’, this acclaimed rock musical dubbed “an intoxicating blast of fun” by The Daily Telegraph in their 5-star rave review and the Daily Express says ‘”To anyone that has seen the Book of Mormon, this is a must-see younger brother of a show!”

Toxie, a mutant freak with superhuman strength and a supersized heart is out to save New Jersey, end global warming and win the heart of his beloved. Laugh, scream and sing as Toxie rocks the house and saves the day!

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes including an interval
Age Recommendation: 12+

BOX OFFICE: 020 7836 8463

ARTS THEATRE

GREAT NEWPORT STREET

LONDON, WC2H 7JB

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24759/toxies-musical-moves-to-londons-west-end/feed/0Move over HBO’s The Deuce! SLIMEY SEPTEMBER on TROMA NOWhttps://www.troma.com/news/24755/move-over-hbos-the-deuce-slimey-september-on-troma-now/
https://www.troma.com/news/24755/move-over-hbos-the-deuce-slimey-september-on-troma-now/#respondMon, 11 Sep 2017 19:58:36 +0000https://www.troma.com/?p=24755Troma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive premium World Premiere content streaming service, celebrates SLIMEY SEPTEMBER with the WORLD PREMIERES of the hilarious action/adventure Slimed and the haunting erotic thriller Industrial Animals, both available now only on Watch.Troma.Com.

Two new World Premieres have come to Troma Now this September with the hilarious action/adventure “Slimed” and the haunting erotic thriller “Industrial Animals.”

An ill-tempered park ranger and a peppy bible salesman hatch a harebrained scheme to save a nature preserve from government shutdown. Deep in the wilderness, they discover that the park has a much bigger problem: a mysterious and sinister toxic slime that is oozing its way towards destroying not just the woods but the entire free world.

Together they must come together to battle incomprehensible evil, uncover endless stupidity and avoid exploding children at all cost. Directed by Eric Manche and Jeff Nitzberg “Slimed” is “…totally bonkers in the most entertaining way!” – Mike Haberfelner, searchmytrash.com

As HBO rolls out “The Deuce,” Troma is releasing a true portrayal of the horrors of prostitution! “Industrial Animals” is a documentary style film exploring how far a prostitute will go for money on camera, as we follow a film director and producer as he lives out his repressed sexual fantasies in front of the lense. Directed by Sam Mason Bell, Industrial Animals is “a tense thriller that will make your skin crawl!” – @DiceOnFilm

Independent film studio Troma Entertainment, has released their second book of fiction, PESTS, with publisher Bear Manor Media on the imprint Bear Manor Bare.

From the twisted minds of Lloyd Kaufman of Troma Entertainment, Jordan Young, and Regina Katz comes … PESTS! A titanic story about Phil, a down & out underdog exterminator, and the freak accident that changed his life. Phil decides during his convalescence that he will use his newfound power for good – – and disrupt the corrupt corporate film interests that threaten the only things he’s ever loved: movies. This book explores the seedy underbelly of the Hollywood elites and plays against the notion of what or who the troublesome “Pests” of our society really are.

Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger, will be a special guest of honor at the 3rd Annual Cinemafantastique International Genre Film Festival, where Kaufman’s latest and greatest feature film, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Volume 2 will be making its Canadian Premiere at 8PM, Saturday August 26th at the prestigious Vancity Theatre, Vancouver, BC, it was announced today by Levi White, Head of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

Dust off those Return to Nuke ‘Em High Blu-rays and get ready to get back to class, because Lloyd Kaufman’s cliffhanging Tromasterpiece is finally about to conclude as Troma dares to Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol. 2 with its CANADIAN PREMIERE SCREENING at this year’s Cinemafantastique 3! August 26th at the Vancity Theatre downtown Vancouver, BC, Cinemafantastique 3 is an all-day genre film extravaganza (film festival!) featuring some of the most innovative and crazy genre films from all over the world, and director Lloyd Kaufman will be there in person for an audience Q&A and to sign autographs and sell Tromerchandise throughout the day!

Remember, Cinemafantastique 3 will be screening VOL. 2 of Lloyd Kaufman’s Return to Nuke ‘Em High, so if you need to brush up on Vol. 1 prior to this summer’s event we suggest you get your ducks in a row and get yourself re-schooled before witnessing the film that Rogerebert.com critic Simon Abrams called “everything exploitation fans want” and “Kaufman’s angriest polemic yet, and it’s consequently his looniest.”

“Before we celebrate independent art and film at the 18th Annual All Free Tromadance Film Festival at The PIT on August 11th-12th, Toxie and I are excited to be special guests at the highly prestigious Forbidden Planet NYC! This Super7 Toxic Avenger Action Figure is Toxiriffic, and as always signings and pictures are free!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

Troma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive premium World Premiere content streaming service, celebrates TROMAUGUST with the Troma Now Premiere of Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1 along with Debbie Rochon’s Model Hunger, Torey Hass’s The Neon Dead, and two sneak peek behind-the-scenes looks at the latest and greatest Troma film, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Volume 2, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“Powered by ribald bursts of bad taste and bodily fluids…The overall effect is [sic] joyous.” – The New York Times

Leading up to the theatrical release of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol.2, Troma Now presents Lloyd Kaufman’s first entry of his two-part event film, Return to Nuke ‘Em High Volume 1! Selected for NYC’s Museum of Modern Art’s prestigious “Contenders” series, the Village Voice calls Volume 1 a “Jackpot!” “People were jumping out of their seats…It was amazing.” stated Interview Magazine.

The much anticipated follow-up to the cult-classic CLASS OF NUKE ‘EM HIGH, and the latest unhinged masterpiece from cult movie legend Lloyd Kaufman (THE TOXIC AVENGER) and his beloved genre phenomenon Troma Films. Return again to Tromaville High School, where the glee club has mutated into a vicious gang of Cretins. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent bloggers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants, and monsters, but the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate as well. Do they have the guts and wits to save their school and the world? This satirical sci-fi splatterfest features Stan Lee, Ron Jeremy, Lemmy of Motörhead fame, and more!

In addition to the Troma Now premiere of Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol. 1, Troma Now presents Debbie Rochon’s acclaimed horror Model Hunger, Torey Hass’s The Neon Dead, and from SRS Cinema a flatulentastic double feature, Terror at Blood Fart Lake and Return to Blood Fart Lake.

Also coming to Troma Now: A collection of fantoxic short films from TBRvideo including, The Tent, Ted and Brenda, Cans of Evil, and Attack of the Handface People, Dustin Ferguson’s Blood Claws and TROMASTERPIECE, The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie!

Several other films will also be added to the streaming service, including features,

Witchcraft 4, Invitation To Die, Children Of The Way, Dark Nature, The Bat, Killing Game, Nightfall, Fresh Kill, Evil Clutch, Death Dancers, Mourning Wife and short films, Make Your Own Damn Green Screen In A Bentley, How To Shoot Your Own Damn Nude Shower Scene With Ophelia Rain [NSFW]!

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, is proud to announce the acquisition of Vincent Turturro’s acclaimed dark comedy Victor Goodview – it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“Strikingly dark and profusely funny, Victor Goodview is a good view anytime! We are very excited to distribute Mr. Turturro’s masterpiece of drug fueled constipation hilarity!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

“Shit happens…if you’re lucky.”

In the Yonkers ghetto – on the outskirts of New York City – aimless white-boy-millennial Victor finds himself without a job and short on the utility bill. To make matters more…uncomfortable, he hasn’t had a bowel movement in longer than he can remember.

Victor seeks solace by making friends of dubious character, smoking crack of dubious quality, and pursuing women of dubious intent. As Victor readies himself for his desperately needed dead-end job interview, the consequences of his lifestyle catch up with him.

“Victor Goodview reads and watches like an anxiety dream on steroids. It is druggy, bitter, and full of pain, but also awkwardly hopeful…Recommended for the intellectual horror fan who is looking for something to break up their regular viewing timetable.”

Director Vincent Turturro on the making of Victor Goodview, “Victor Goodview was a maiden collaboration that’s turned our dream, delusion, fantasy (whatever you want to call it) into a tangible one. To use an AA aphorism Vic might espouse in a future sequel, we faked it till we made it. From toiling to pare down an offensively long 242 page script, dickering through preproduction, to ultimately frittering proudly our life savings on the project, we spearheaded our ultra low budget, self funded feature and now await the world’s reaction to its scatological splendor.”

Lloyd Kaufman will be a special guest of honor at the world famous San Diego Comic Con this weekend July 21st-23rd. In addition to giving free photo-ops and signings at the Troma Booth, Mr. Kaufman will be discussing all things Troma, film, and art at a special Troma Panel on Saturday July 23rd at 9pm with the critically acclaimed Troma artists Alex Pardee and Skinner, moderated by Megan Silver and Marcus Lesser, it was announced today by Levi White, Head of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

Quite possibly the biggest, most famous convention in the world, San Diego Comic Con is a hub of artistic culture ranging from the most independent content creators to the largest Hollywood productions.

Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular artforms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture.

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24710/san-diego-comic-con-celebrates-50-years-of-filmmaking-by-lloyd-kaufman/feed/0Lloyd Kaufman Kicks Off Troma Month at the Frida Cinema with the California Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke’Em High AKA Vol.2https://www.troma.com/news/24703/lloyd-kaufman-kicks-off-troma-month-at-the-frida-cinema-with-the-california-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nukeem-high-aka-vol-2/
https://www.troma.com/news/24703/lloyd-kaufman-kicks-off-troma-month-at-the-frida-cinema-with-the-california-premiere-of-return-to-return-to-nukeem-high-aka-vol-2/#respondWed, 19 Jul 2017 14:22:54 +0000https://www.troma.com/?p=24703California Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke’Em High aka Vol.2

Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger will be a special guest at the prestigious Frida Cinema to kick off their Troma Month with the California Premiere of the second installment of his 2 part event film, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 on Thursday, July 20th, in Santa Ana, CA. Vol.2 will be preceded by Kaufman’s Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol.1 at 8pm and a special performance by Toxie’s Foxies: Troma Burlesque.

“It is a great honor to have my 2 part event film shown at the historic Frida Cinema. After the World Premiere of Vol.2 at the Museum of the Moving Image, it is only fitting that I take the films to the West Coast and screen it for all to see! Toxie and I thank Logan and the Frida Cinema team for presenting this film that the Troma Team and I have been working on for the past 7 years. We put our sweat, blood and slime into the production and can’t wait for the world to see it! Vol.2 truly is as my partner and VP of Troma Entertainment, Michael Herz says, “The best Troma movie ever made!” stated Lloyd Kaufman, Director of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2

This TROMATIC event will kick off with Lloyd Kaufman’s Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol.1 at 8PM. After the film’s thrilling conclusion, the audience will be treated to performances by TOXIE’S FOXIES: TROMA BURLESQUE! Curated and performed by members of the Rocky Horror shadow cast K.A.O.S. and special guests, the performers will be bringing some of Troma’s most iconic characters to life with some naughty thrusting, bending, and scantily-clad gyrating! The night will end with the West Coast Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2!

Quentin Tarantino has been a fan and friend of Troma for years, and when he suggested to Lloyd Kaufman he should create an “Event Film,” Kaufman took note. “Michael Herz and I decided that to mark Troma’s 40th year we, too, would produce an ‘Event Film’ in two volumes just like Quentin did,” says Kaufman, “except slightly less lavish in the budget area.” Return to Nuke ‘Em High: Vol. 1 & 2, directed by Lloyd Kaufman, is a hilarious, thoughtful sci-fi “Event Film” with themes ripped straight from today’s headlines: the contamination and degradation of the world’s food supply, rampant bullying, and LGBTQ love triumphing over prejudice and violence.

The film, a revisiting of Troma’s 1986 Class of Nuke ‘Em High is in the same vein as other classics such as Class of 1984, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and Carrie, but seen through the unique vision of Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team. Welcome to Tromaville High School where, unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a vicious gang of Cretins. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Can they and Kevin the Wonder Duck save Tromaville High School and the world?

Introducing Kevin the Wonder Duck

This TROMZING West Coast Premiere will be presented at the Frida Cinema on July 20th at 8:00pm. Preceding the screening of Vol.2 will be a screening of part 1 of Lloyd Kaufman’s Event Film Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol.1. Tickets are available on FridaCinema.com

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company, has announced the short and feature film selections for its 18th Annual All Free TromaDance Film Festival, which will be held at the world famous landmark, The Peoples Improv Theater, in New York, NY on August 11th-12th, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“Thank you to all the talented filmmakers who submitted their films to the 18th Annual TromaDance Film Festival! We are proud to announce the short and feature film selections that will be screened during the 2 day long festival! These films are of exemplary quality and showcase the true meaning of independent art. We look forward to screening these Tromazing films at The Peoples Improv Theater.” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

The 18th Annual TromaDance Film Festival will be hosted by Lloyd Kaufman and as always has no entry fee! The festival will feature several short and feature length films, special panels and discussions, comedy shows, and raffles in which festival attendees can win prizes such as a Lomography Camera, Sega Prize Packs, and more Tromarrific prizes! The 18th Annual TromaDance Film Festival will be held at The Peoples Improv Theater, 123 E 24th St, New York, NY www.thepit-nyc.com.

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, has proudly launched its new online store, TromaDirect.com, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Finally, Troma fans and air conditioners can get the latest TROMERCH while simultaneously swiping right on their future companions as TromaDirect.com is available on ALL DEVICES! Smart phones, Tablets and Laptops! Members of Troma’s previous online shop will still be able to use their accounts, however a password change will be required.

New and Classic Blu-rays, DVDs, Apparel and more directly at your fingertips! Feed your Troma Need with Ease on TromaDirect.com! Available on ALL Devices!

Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger, will be a special guest of honor at Indy PopCon this weekend July 7th-9th, as well as joining a panel discussing all things Troma and B-movies on July 8th, 4:00 pm, at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN. More info on Indy PopCon found here: Indy PopCon.

Indy PopCon was founded to celebrate all aspects of pop culture, rather than just hyper focusing on a specific genre. The convention originators have a wide variety of interests – just like their fans – so they created a con to celebrate them all in one awesome weekend!

The pop culture landscape is changing. Once upon a time, artists and creators would have to be discovered to find successful careers in their industry. Today? The ability to create and self-publish gives artists more power than ever. Indy PopCon aims to help them grow their craft and share their art with fans from all over the world.

“Just from hearing the premise behind ‘Dolly Deadly’ I was hooked! Heidi Moore is a true independent artist and I can’t think of a better LGBTQ Musical/Horror/Comedy project for Troma to produce than ‘Kill Dolly Kill: Dolly Deadly 2.'” stated Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Michael Herz and Lloyd Kaufman, founders of Troma Entertainment, signed up Heidi Moore’s highly anticipated script “Kill Dolly Kill: Dolly Deadly 2” which Ms. Moore will direct, it was announced today by Levi White, Director of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

Following the fatal events of “Dolly Deadly,”our favorite serial killer hero is back and ready to kill, again! As Dolly’s reputation spreads out from her trailer park, Paradise Park, the killer is placed in an unwanted spotlight. After Dolly brutally kills several gang members, the heroic serial killer is locked away in a psychiatric ward, leaving the people of Paradise Park in the clutches of the monstrous and conniving Slasherella, Dolly’s mortal enemy. Murderous drag queens, perverted nurses and macabre musical numbers makes “Kill Dolly Kill,” Deadlier than Ever!

Troma Entertainment, the company widely known for their original productions such as The Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke ‘Em High and Tromeo & Juliet, also has a long history of helping up and coming filmmakers get their start. Ms. Moore now joins a great line of past Troma protégés such as Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park, Cannibal! The Musical), James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, Tromeo and Juliet), and Kansas Bowling (BC Butcher). Moore’s “Kill Dolly Kill: Dolly Deadly 2” has begun pre-production and will be distributed by Troma Entertainment.

Director of “Kill Dolly Kill: Dolly Deadly 2” Heidi Moore

About Heidi Moore:

Heidi Moore is the owner of Wretched Productions and has been working in the horror and cult classic medium for many years; making a name for herself in the independent genre film community. Her feature film “Dolly Deadly” has been making waves among the horror and art film lovers alike and has been called the weirdest movie of 2016.

About Tom Komisar:

Tom Komisar is a writer/actor/musician and co-owner of HM&M Films; an independent film production company based in Winamac, Indiana. A lifelong fan of horror, Tom and HM&M Films founder Daniel Murphy have released several feature films in the last few years that include, “And Then You DIE!”, “Night of the Dolls”, and “House of Whores” Part 1 and 2. Their latest production, “Blood Moon River” is scheduled for release in early 2017.

“Kill Dolly Kill: Dolly Deadly 2” will feature 11 original songs by composer and writer of the film, Tom Komisar, featuring guest musicians, Miss FD and Vulture Culture in the song “Tap Dance on Yo Face” and a Kill Dolly Kill theme song by Creepsville666.

The film will star singer of punk band, Homosuperior, Joshua Ryan Vogelsong as Dolly/Benji and real housewife from hell and infamous drag performer Amy Vodkahaus as Slasherella. Cinematography by Tony Walters from Rad Entertainment.

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company, proudly presents the 18th Annual All Free TromaDance Film Festival at the Landmark, award winning training center and comedy theater, The Peoples Improv Theater in New York, NY on August 11th-12th, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“TromaDance is our humble yet influential film festival that has been a shining beacon of true independent art in the elitist culture of baby food, mainstream film festivals such as Corporate Cannes Film Festival and Smug Sundance. Now that TromaDance is 18 years old, it can go to college, go to war and vote for whatever hack politician it desires! Troma started TromaDance to give true independent artists a platform to display their hard work that they normally would not have. TromaDance has premiered visionary movies that the bland festivals are too timid to show, such as Tom Six’s Human Centipede and Anna Biller’sViva. The Peoples Improv Theater is a fantastic venue to host the 18th annual TromaDance as it itself is a hub for independent artistic expression. We thank everyone who submitted their films to the festival and we look forward to meeting all the amazing independent artists and film fans!” stated Lloyd Kaufman

The PIT is dedicated to the instruction, performance, and development of original comedy while striving to entertain and educate the community about the comedic arts in a safe and nurturing environment.

The PIT is composed of three elements: a school that focuses on the craft of improvisation, an eclectic variety of electives, and an unparalleled professional writing program; a theater that presents original comedic shows seven nights a week; and a corporate and educational workshop program that offers team building, leadership, and business training.

TromaDance is an All-Free Film Festival! Read more here: tromadance.com

More information on TromaDance and the films selected for the festival will be released in the coming weeks.

About TromaDance:

The Tromadance Film Festival is now in its 18th year and was first developed by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of The Toxic Avenger. South Park co-creator Trey Parker, whose debut film “Cannibal! The Musical” is distributed by Troma Entertainment, suggested the idea for Tromadance to Kaufman in 1999. Kaufman felt that the Sundance Film Festival, and similar exclusive big wig festivals, had become too “Hollywood” by charging high entry fees, showing multimillion-dollar “independent” movies, and practicing an elitist structure and film selection process. Parker urged Kaufman to create his own festival -the direct independent opposite of Sundance – that would be free to enter and attend, focusing on independently produced films made without the Hollywood system. From 1999 – 2010 Tromadance operated concurrently alongside the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and acted as a true independent alternative to Sundance’s mainstream offerings.

Lloyd Kaufman with Trey Parker and Matt Stone who inspired TromaDance

Unlike every other film festival, Tromadance does not charge filmmakers to submit their work and entrance to all screenings and panels are free to the public. There are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding Tromadance’s films or filmmaking panels. The organizers of Tromadance believe films are meant to be seen, especially the work of emerging filmmakers. Art – in all its forms – is for everyone. Tromadance is the first film festival of the people, for the people, and by the people!

After 2010, Tromadance expanded to multiple fan fueled locations across the country in order to spread the TROMAtic word of truly independent art. Fan’s have held a satellite TromaDances in Detroit, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.

The poster for the 17th Annual Tromadance in 2016

Tromadance has enjoyed great success throughout its almost two decade run and has been covered in various international publications including IndieWire, Brooklyn Vegan, The AV Club, Fangoria, Bloody Disgusting, Dread Central, Rue Morgue, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Forbes, Noisey, MirrorUK, the New York Daily News, Page Six of the New York Post, and many more. Past sponsors include Kodak, Sega, G4, Drafthouse Films, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lomography, and Kitsplit.com, just to name a few.

Besides world premiere screenings, such as the first U.S. showing of “The Human Centipede” in 2010, another highlight of every Tromadance Film Festival is the annual panel discussion. Panels in years past have included industry professionals, such as James Gunn, Ti West, Larry Fessenden, Rose Ganguzza, Bill Plympton, Kevin Eastman, Karen Black, Roy Frumkes, Jason Eisenor, Hery Zebrowski, and more!

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, is proud to announce that KitSplit, the high quality film equipment rental service, will be presenting the World Premiere of Troma’s first VR Experience, Heart of Fartness: Toxie’s Toxic Twin Trauma at the IFP Media Center in Brooklyn, NY, June 29th, 7pm, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger. Learn more about KitSplit and their services at KitSplit.com

Toxie has a major midlife crisis and must travel to a mythical land called the “Heart of Fartness”, deep in the Panamanian jungle, in order to regain his place as the first Super-Human-Hero from New Jersey!

“Have you ever seen a Troma film? If ‘yes’ then you know that Troma is synonymous with truly gonzo and, some might say, inspiring, head crushing, blood gushing, boob popping, mash-up’s of horror, sci-fi and schlock comedy. If you’ve never seen a Troma film you’ve for sure seen some of Troma’s influences, like Troma protégée James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s South Park, or Quinton Tarantino’s Grindhouse. Either way, you’re in for a treat on June 29th, when we premiere Troma’s first virtual reality film experience.” stated Lisbeth Kaufman, co-founder of KitSplit.

Included in this 15 minute Tromasterpiece of Virtual Reality is music from Nigerian artist BJ Sam. Sam’s song, “Mon Amour” was personally selected by Lloyd Kaufman and can be heard here: Mon Amour (Official Music Video)

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A GOOD WAR TO MAKE HEROES OF US ALL!
Ship to Shore and Locked Groove to release long-lost vinyl soundtrack to the 1988 cult action masterpiece, TROMA’S WAR!

Brooklyn, June 19, 2017 – Today, Ship to Shore PhonoCo, a New York-based independent record label, is proud to announce the upcoming release of TROMA’S WAR. Nearly 10 years in the making, the remastered, never before available soundtrack, lands on vinyl and digital in record stores nationwide and online at www.tromaswar.com on July 4th, 2017.

Composed and performed by Chris DeMarco and directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz, TROMA’S WAR tells the story of a group of marooned citizens who stumble upon a terrorist plot to take over the United States. With no help in sight and no way to contact reinforcements, it’s up to these ordinary people to save the world! A political satire of the glamorization of war in the 1980s, TROMA’S WAR is considered Troma’s “undiscovered masterpiece,” and the film celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2018.

Released in collaboration with Locked Groove Recording Co., a Colorado-based independent record label, the original motion picture score to TROMA’S WAR has been painstakingly remastered from the original master tapes by the composer at Dreamco Music Studios in Kennesaw, GA.

Featuring the complete motion picture score including cuts not used in the final film, TROMA’S WAR will be released on 140-gram red and orange “Triumphant Explosion” colored vinyl and is limited to 1000 copies worldwide. A download card containing the score along with extended cuts will be included with the vinyl release and also available separately at www.tromaswar.com.

Chris DeMarco has been writing and performing music since the early 1970s, playing with the likes of Billy Joel, Tom Scholz (Boston), Dick Wagner (Alice Cooper band) and a virtual “who’s who” of legendary musicians, which culminated in the formation of his band Riff Raff, which was signed to Island Records. Chris has released five full-length albums, the latest of which, Genetic Marker, was released in 2016. Chris also composed the music for the 1989 Troma film, TOXIC AVENGER PART III: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF TOXIE, based on the music of Antonin Dvorak.

Ship to Shore and Locked Groove will present a release party for TROMA’S WAR on July 11th, 2017, culminating in a rare 35mm screening of the unrated director’s cut of the film at Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Ave. in Williamsburg, Brooklyn). Composer Chris DeMarco and co- director Lloyd Kaufman will be in attendance, signing copies of the vinyl for fans.

The Ship to Shore Phonograph Co.’s mission is to provide high-quality physical releases of difficult-to-find, unreleased, and new-to-the-format music. Recent releases include Tiny Tim’s Lost & Found, Vol. II, Class of Nuke ‘Em High Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, George A. Romero’s “Martin” Soundtrack, and MANOS: The Hands of Fate. More information can be found at www.shiptoshoremedia.com.

About Locked Groove Recording Co. Ltd.

Based in Northern Colorado, Locked Groove is an independent record label that aims to share the new, the fun, and the obscure with audiophiles everywhere. More information can be found at www.lockedgrooverecords.com.

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Kaufman says, “I’ll never go back there again”

“Despite the harassment, arrests and suppression we received from the Fascist Cannes Film Festival, the Cannes trade screenings of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2 was a huge success! The film received great reviews even though the elites at Cannes marked my 50th year of movie making by shoving my face in shit.” stated Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger, whose been attending Cannes Film Festival since 1976. “I will never go back to Fascist Cannes Film Festival. Vichy and P étain have won the day!”

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, presented exclusive trade screenings of Lloyd Kaufman’s highly anticipated, long awaited second installment of his two-part event film , Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2 at the prestigious Arcades 3 cinema in Cannes, France on May 23rd, 2017. A third “encore” screening was added due to over flowing crowds and rave reviews, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Toxie, Sgt. Kabukiman and The Troma Team arrived in Cannes on May 19th and was instantly slapped around and arrested by thugs in suits joined by police. The Troma Team marched on the Croisette to protest media consolidation and promote the necessity of net neutrality to independent art and commerce. Troma Parades, the Cannes Zombie Walk, and the legendary Troma Party brought the 43 year-old company constant police interference. “There is no security in this festival.” said Bjarni Gautur, a Troma volunteer from Iceland who was turned away by cops from walking on the Croisette because he was wearing aTroma T-shirt.

As Jonathan Barkan from dreadcentral.com reported, ” While it would seem that a film festival would be the best place for a film studio to have some fun, it would appear that this is no longer the case. Lloyd Kaufman and several people marching and holding signs in support of Troma have apparently been accosted by local authorities, who shut down their parade.” Full DreadCentral article here: Lloyd Kaufman and Troma Fans Shut Down…

Although this collision with the French Police has become another nail in the coffin of indie art and commerce and in the Troma/Cannes history, the real impact Kaufman and The Troma Team left on the film festival had everything to do with critical acclaim received by Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2.The three screenings held at the Arcades 3 cinema from May 23rd-25th were open to buyers and members of the press who were attending the festival. Each screening was as successful as the last as the attendance and lines grew longer and longer to see the film.

“Early reviews for the film have been stellar and show that not all mainstream critics are in the mouse’s pocket.” stated Lloyd Kaufman

One such review came from RogerEbert.com by film critic Simon Abrams, ” This is the world Kaufman has made, a nightmarishly goofy reflection of a society ruled by government-enabled greed, and corporate malfeasance. This might be Kaufman’s angriest polemic yet, and it’s consequently his looniest. Bless him and Troma for making a movie that’s so aggressively unclean.” Full RogerEbert review here: Simon Abram’s Review.

The Troma Team Parades down the Croisette in Cannes

As the heat from the Cannes Film Festival cools down, the reviews for Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2 continue to stream in. The film was featured on theYardbarker.com list of ” 25 movies to see from this year’s Cannes Film Festival” where the site stated, “If you love to laugh and don’t mind over-the-top gratuitous humor of all kinds, this is the film for you.”

Prior to its theatrical release, the official World Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2is being set in a highly celebrated venue in New York City. An official announcement will be made very soon.

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company in American history, is proud to announce the acquisition of Salem Kapsaski’s punk rock musical Spidarlings, World Premiere on Troma NowJuly 1st, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger. Spidarlings Trailer Here: Spidarlings

Poverty stricken lovers Eden and Matilda have enough trouble just getting through the days…Their Landlord is trying to terrorize them and strange things seem to be going on at “Juicy Girls”, the place where Matilda works…but when Eden buys a pet spider the real troubles start.

While creating Spidarlings, Director Salem Kapsaski drew inspiration from his own real life experiences with financial struggles, a ruthless landlord, and relentless threats to his family from an unstable individual. These real life experiences mixed with influences from John Waters, I Love Lucy, Lloyd Kaufman, Peanuts cartoons and an amazing musical score by Jeff Kristian are what makes Spidarlings a totally original, remarkable independent film.

Troma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive content streaming service, proudly presents the World Premiere of Nick Grant’s one-of-a-kind Comedy/Musical/Puppet feature film, Gutboy: A Badtime Story on June 1st, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

A hapless fisherman is tricked out of his skin, and teams up with a mermaid to enact revenge on the men who tricked him. This tumultuous voyage for vengeance becomes arduous as the heroes encounter Golden Giants, Kug “The Law”, and Broadway worthy musical numbers!

Gutboy: A Badtime Storyis a dark comedy feature movie musical… with puppets! Written and Directed by Nick Grant, Gutboyis what @DiceonFilm calls “one of the most unique films Troma Entertainment has distributed in years.” Gutboy uses a large array of marionettes and stick puppets which were handled by Puppet Designer and Lead Puppeteer, Daniel Fay, and the film’s rich and triumphant score was composed by Cormac Blustone (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia).

“The Troma Team and I are thrilled to distribute Mr. Grant’s amazing and totally unique film. He, the cast and the crew have all put in years of work into this piece of art, and it shows! Gutboy is a true triumph in the world of independent cinema, a classic in the making!”

Nick Grant, 30, is a filmmaker living and working in Brooklyn. After starring in the children’s radio program The Nite Brite Kid’s Club as a child, he appeared in numerous community theater productions during his high school years before attending the University of Texas’Radio-Television-Film program. After moving to New York, Nick cut his teeth in infomercial production for several years before writing & directing Gutboy. His other projects have included creating the wildly successful webcomic Wonderdrome and serving on the board of The Canarsie Board of Community Standards, a publisher of fine pamphlets.

Gabriel Grant – Producer

Gabriel Grant began his career in film in 2009 as an audio technician working indie movies and college grad films with a small sound package he bought with his savings from teaching theater in a Brooklyn public high school. Working on various sets, he quickly found a propensity for the art department, and moved up quickly, landing as a production designer for various television shows and fashion shoots by 2011. Founding Rook Productions with his brother, Nick Grant, they were able to gather a group of talented friends and co-workers to launch their first feature film, Gutboy: A Badtime Story, shooting in February of 2013. The film was completed in 2015, and since then Gabriel has gone on to produce several short films as well as a series of promotional films for the Chancellor of the NYCDOE. He is currently the Director of Production at CWK Education Network and the Executive Director of Rook Productions. Rook is putting out a series of three short films in 2017 and is heading into production on their second feature film in February of 2018.

Daniel Patrick Fay – Puppet Designer & Lead Puppeteer

Daniel Patrick Fay is a New York based artist, puppeteer, writer, director, theater owner, producer, teacher and performer. He attended The Pratt Institute, where he studied painting, art education, and object-based theater under Theodora Skipitares Daniel has performed on such illustrious stages as St. Ann’s Warehouse, Berkeley Repertory, The Public Theater and Lincoln Center’s Metropolitan Opera House. Some of his stage performance credits include Compulsion directed by Oscar Eustis, which also ran at Yale Repertory as well as Berkley Repertory and The Ring Cycle at The Metropolitan Opera for two seasons. Daniel’s performance credits include both stage and screen as do his puppet design and building credits. He has self-produced many of his own pieces and has received critical acclaim including Land of Shadow, Savage Radio Plays and Point Pleasant. He has traveled far and wide to study puppetry. In 2003 he traveled to China to observe Chinese puppetry and in 2009 he received an FFT grant to study classical wayang in Bali with Wayang Wija. In 2015 he designed and built an entire marionette cast for Gutboy.

Cormac Bluestone, composer

Cormac Bluestone is New York and Los Angeles musician and composer. He has written and produced additional score, music and lyrics for the Television show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for 9 Seasons. He has composed for the feature films Tenured (2015 The Tribeca Film Festival) and Loserville. He has also written music for theater as well including The Velveteen Rabbit (Atlantic Theater Company) and The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Pipeline Theater Company, Innovative Theater Award for Outstanding Music).

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Troma Entertainment proudly presents: The World Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High aka Vol.2 at the Arcades 3 Cinema Cannes Film Festival, May 23rd.

World Premiere of Lloyd Kaufman’s highly anticipated second installment of his 2-part event film Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival in the prestigious Arcades 3 Cinema, May 23rd at 17:30 (5:30pm), it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“I couldn’t be happier with Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2. The Troma Team and I have been working on this film for the past 7 years. We put our sweat, blood and slime into the production and can’t wait for the world to see it! Vol.2 truly is as my partner and VP of Troma Entertainment, Michael Herz says, “The best Troma movie ever made!” stated Lloyd Kaufman, Director of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 .

Quentin Tarantino has been a fan and friend of Troma for years, and when he made Kill Bill in two volumes to create an “Event Film,” Lloyd Kaufman took note. “Michael Herz and I decided that to mark Troma’s 40th year we, too, would produce an ‘Event Film’ in two volumes just like Quentin did,” says Kaufman, “except slightly less lavish in the budget area.” Return to Nuke ‘Em High: Vol. 1 & 2, directed by Lloyd Kaufman, is a hilarious, thoughtful sci-fi “Event Film” with themes ripped straight from today’s headlines: the contamination and degradation of the world’s food supply, rampant bullying, and LGBTQ love triumphing over prejudice and violence.

The film, a revisiting of Troma’s 1986 Class of Nuke ‘Em High is in the same vein as other classics such as Class of 1984, Rock ‘n’ Roll High School, and Carrie, but seen through the unique vision of Lloyd Kaufman and the Troma Team. Welcome to Tromaville High School where, unfortunately, the glee club has mutated into a vicious gang of Cretins. Chrissy and Lauren, two innocent lesbian lovers, must fight not only the Cretins, mutants and monsters but also the evil Tromorganic Foodstuffs Conglomerate. Can they and Kevin the Wonder Duck save Tromaville High School and the world?

Up next from Troma is Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of his two-part film event, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 and it’s coming to the Cannes Film Festival! 7 years in the making, Vol.2 is shaping up to be what Michael Herz has called “The best Troma Movie ever made!”

“I am deeply honored to be a special guest at the brilliant MCM London Comic Con where I will join a panel to discuss Troma’s latest and greatest film, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 ANDthe magnificent 35mm film, Essex Spacebin, by David Hollinshead and Philip Thompson which is available to buy now on Amazon! I love the people of London and am happy to sign and take photos for FREE!”

Mr. Kaufman, Toxie and Tromettes will be at the Troma Booth during the convention where fans will be able to take pictures and receive signings for FREE! In addition to the panel and Troma Booth, Mr. Kaufman will also be in the gaming section of the convention, supporting the new video game he is in Victor Vran: Motorhead through the Ages.

On May 17th, The Troma Team will arrive at the Cannes Film Festival to prepare for the World Premiere of Lloyd Kaufman’s Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 in addition to the many events the Team will be organizing, including Troma Street Theater, political demonstrations on net neutrality, parades, a Cannes Zombie Walk, a Troma Party at La Petite Majestic and much more, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Troma Entertainment has become a staple at the Cannes Film Festival. The iconic independent film company has been going to the festival for several decades and is known for bringing their unmatched, unique flair for entertainment to the international event. Troma’s history and reputation at the Cannes Film Festival is wonderfully captured by the documentary All the Love you Cannes (2002). Click here to watch: All the Love you Cannes

Troma’s Occupy Cannes is getting close to the final stages of production and the Troma Team will be filming at this year’s Cannes film festival to add to this long awaited documentary.

Festival attendees will notice that wherever there is a crowd, there is a Troma event happening nearby. The Troma Team will be organizing several street theater performances to play out on the Promenade de la Croisette throughout their time at the festival, including interpretive dance displays and demonstrations to support net neutrality.

Tromettes, Toxie, Kabukiman, Dolphinman and The Troma Team will be parading around the Croisette!

Troma parades led by Doug Sakmann, star of “Kabukiman’s Cocktail Corner” will snake through the streets of Cannes starting at The Palais. The Troma Team and the NYC Zombie Crawl will be teaming up to form a Cannes Zombie Walk led by Lloyd Kaufman! The legendary Troma Party will be at La Petite Majestic. And finally May 23rd-May 25th, the long awaited World Premiere of Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of his two-part event film, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 will be held at the Arcades 3 (77 Rue Félix Faure, 06400).

COMING TO CANNES!

Up next from Troma is Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of his two-part film event, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 and it’s coming to the Cannes Film Festival! 7 years in the making, Vol.2 is shaping up to be what Michael Herz has called “The best Troma Movie ever made!”

While embarking on his journey to Cannes Film Festival for the World Premiere of Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2, Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger, and Toxie will be special guests in Lisbon, Portugal to attend a Troma Tribute by Filipe Melo including screenings of The Toxic Avenger and Return to Nuke ‘Em High Vol.1 at Lisbon’s most prestigious venue Espaço Nimas on May 17th. For more info on the event click here: Troma Tribute Espaco Nimas

“I am honored to be a special guest for this TROMAZING Tribute event and thank Felipe Melo for putting this together, he’s a true talent! In addition to the screenings I’ll be scouting locations in Lisbon for my upcoming sequel to Poultrygeist, Poultrygal.” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

This Tromatic Troma Tribute is being presented by famous Portuguese jazz musician, film director, and comic book writer, Felipe Melo. An accomplished pianist, Melo is a true Renaissance Man as he also writes comic books and is a film director. His series of graphic novels, The Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy, were published by Tinta-da-China and Dark Horse Comics and feature a foreword by Lloyd Kaufman. In addition to his accomplishments in music and comic books, Melo’s award winning short, I’ll See You in My Dreams, is considered to be the first Portuguese zombie movie.

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24607/lloyd-kaufman-toxie-pack-their-bags-for-portugal/feed/0Troma Entertainment Captures the Moan-ment with Chandonnet’s Memento Mortishttps://www.troma.com/news/24602/troma-entertainment-captures-the-moan-ment-with-chandonnets-memento-mortis/
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In Memento Mortis, a picture is worth a 1000 moans

Shay (Aurora Grabill), a photographer, uses dead bodies as props in her erotic photos. Her morbid artistry takes a turn for the worst once she falls in love.

AURORA GRABILL- ACTRESS

Aurora Grabill, 33, the star of Memento Mortis, is no stranger to the New England horror and B-movie scene. The Massachusetts native made her film debut in the 2005 film Raving Maniacs and went on to be featured in many genre films including The Disco Exorcist, Frankenstein’s Hungry Dead, Honky Holocaust (on Troma Now), Space People, The Ungovernable Force, and Blood of the Tribades.

ADAM CHANDONNET – DIRECTOR/WRITER

Adam Chandonnet, 28, is a Massachusetts based independent filmmaker. He made his feature debut with Memento Mortis, a film he both wrote and directed. Chandonnet has been writing since he was a child but didn’t turn to filmmaking until high school as something fun to do with friends. In 2014, he created the web series Cannibal Girl, a lesbian themed horror comedy starring Aurora Grabill. Chandonnet has also written and directed a handful of short films including Dead Light District and Object of My Affection.

“A Film Festival is like sex, better when it’s free.”

18th Annual All Free TromaDance Film Festival Submissions Deadline extends through June 1st

Troma Entertainment, the longest running truly independent film company, has extended the submissions deadline to their 18th Annual All Free TromaDance Film Festival, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

“There’s a massive groundswell of filmmakers who are asking to submit to TromaDance after the deadline. The attraction to TromaDance is understandable and we are happy to extend the deadline to June 1st. After all, a film festival is like sex, better when it’s free!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

The Tromadance Film Festival is now in its 18th year and was first developed by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and Creator of The Toxic Avenger. South Park co-creator Trey Parker, whose debut film “Cannibal! The Musical” is distributed by Troma Entertainment, suggested the idea for Tromadance to Kaufman in 1999. Kaufman felt that the Sundance Film Festival, and similar exclusive big wig festivals, had become too “Hollywood” by charging high entry fees, showing multimillion-dollar “independent” movies, and practicing an elitist structure and film selection process. Parker urged Kaufman to create his own festival -the direct independent opposite of Sundance – that would be free to enter and attend, focusing on independently produced films made without the Hollywood system. From 1999 – 2010 Tromadance operated concurrently alongside the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and acted as a true independent alternative to Sundance’s mainstream offerings.

Lloyd Kaufman with Trey Parker and Matt Stone at TromaDance Film Festival

Unlike every other film festival, Tromadance does not charge filmmakers to submit their work and entrance to all screenings and panels are free to the public. There are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding Tromadance’s films or filmmaking panels. The organizers of Tromadance believe films are meant to be seen, especially the work of emerging filmmakers. Art – in all its forms – is for everyone. Tromadance is the first film festival of the people, for the people, and by the people! After 2010, Tromadance expanded to multiple locations across the country in order to spread the TROMAtic word of truly independent art. The festival has been held in Detroit, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Brooklyn, and New Jersey.

James Gunn’s Lollilove, Human Centipede, and Anna Biller’s Viva all were TromaDance Premieres/Discoveries!

romadance has enjoyed great success throughout its almost two decade run and has been covered in various international publications including IndieWire, Brooklyn Vegan, The AV Club, Fangoria, Bloody Disgusting, Dread Central, Rue Morgue, Famous Monsters of Filmland, Forbes, Noisey, MirrorUK, the New York Daily News, Page Six of the New York Post, and many more. Past sponsors include Kodak, Sega, G4, Drafthouse Films, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lomography, and Kitsplit.com, just to name a few.

Besides world premiere screenings, such as the first U.S. showing of “The Human Centipede” in 2010, another highlight of every Tromadance Film Festival is the annual panel discussion. Panels in years past have included industry professionals, such as James Gunn, Ti West, Larry Fessenden, Rose Ganguzza, Bill Plympton, Kevin Eastman, Karen Black, Roy Frumkes, Jason Eisenor, Hery Zebrowski, and more!

COMING TO CANNES!

Up next from Troma is Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of his two-part film event, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 and it’s coming to the Cannes Film Festival! 7 years in the making, Vol.2 is shaping up to be what Michael Herz has called “The best Troma Movie ever made!”

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Troma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive premium World Premiere content streaming service, celebrates May-hem with the World Premieres of Charlie Cadillac’s monstrous Moonshine Meat Market Mayhem, along with the Troma Now Premieres of Aaron Mento’s Standards of Living and Charles Davis’s The Arc of Methul on May 1, 2017, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

After the Third World War the Earth was plunged into chaos. The last remnants of humanity were forced to survive by any means possible. The nuclear fallout that riddled the world destroyed the livestock and poisoned the water. Even the living are dying of radioactive cancer. But, even death is not the end! There is no afterlife when the dead begin to walk!

The world belongs to these undead creatures called Cancer Dancers. The only saving grace left for man comes in the form of moonshine. Without it, you will thirst, for water you cannot drink. Welcome to the end of times.

Shot entirely on an iPad 2, Standards of Living tells the story of Peter, a struggling comedian who takes part in a teleportation experiment that ‘improves’ whatever cargo is being teleported…but the results are no laughing matter.

Written and directed by Aaron Mento and produced by Ocular Migraine Productions, Standards of Living stars Scott Yarborough (Peter Sayer), Bill Ferris (Mr. Randall) and Derek Houck (Stu) in a genre-bending adventure that leaves audiences wondering how much weirder and darker Peter’s journey could possibly get.

Standards of Living is Mento’s first feature-length film. Mento previously wrote and co-created “TV FACE,” the Internet’s first feature-length horror web series, which was nominated for a 2007 Webby Award. His feature-length screenplay “Survival High” was a Top 10 Finalist at the Cinequest Screenplay Competition in 2009. Mento established Ocular Migraine Productions in 2011.

Also coming to Troma Now is Charles Davis’s The Arc of Methul. The Arc of Methul distinguishes itself by being the only film on Troma Now that is a paranormal adventure story told through still image photography and audio.

Several other films will also be added to the streaming service, including Class of Nuke â€˜Em High Part 3: The Good, The Bad, The Subhumanoid, Class of Nuke ‘Em High Part 3: The Good, The Bad, The Subhumanoid with Fan Commentary, Ninja Pussycat, Glass Jungle, Cause of Death, Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters 2, L.A. Crackdown, Sins of the Children, Street Beat, Time Wars, Witchcraft 3, and short films including Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD Cartoon Pilot, Undisciplined, 30 Minutes or Less and a Tromaville Café Short.

Troma Now subscribers are able to see these and many more films at watch.troma.com

Up next from Troma is Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of his two-part film event, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 and it’s coming to the Cannes Film Festival! 7 years in the making, Vol.2 is shaping up to be what Michael Herz has called “The best Troma Movie ever made!”

“Business isn’t as robust as it once was, so I hope the manhandlers of United Airlines will ro-BUST my teeth out of my head. A nice settlement could prove resourceful for my upcoming feature! Luckily, no one reads these press releases which keeps my UA-to-ER machination inconspicuous.” stated Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Mr. Kaufman will be a special guest at the famous Horror Convention, Spooky Empire in Orlando, FL, from April 21st-23rd at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, it was announced today by Levi White, Head of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

Spooky Empire has quickly become one of the most respected horror event promotions companies in the United States, bringing to life two of the most popular horror conventions in the nation, with fans attending from all over the world.

Lloyd Kaufman is a special guest of Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo from Friday April 7th to Sunday April 9th at the Holiday Inn in Strongsville, Ohio. Mr. Kaufman will also conduct a Q&A before the 20th Anniversary screening of the Tromasterpiece, Tromeo & Juliet at the Cedar Lee Theatre in Cleveland, Saturday April, 8th at 10pm, it was announced today by Levi White, Head of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

James Gunn (Writer/Director of Guardians of the Galaxy)

& Mr. Kaufman wrote Tromeo & Juliet

“Cinema Wasteland is a cultural hub for independent filmmakers and film fans. The Troma Team is honored to be a part of it!” stated Lloyd Kaufman.

Every Cinema Wasteland Movie and Memorabilia Expo offers attending fans over 60 Hours worth of Movies and Programming over the course of three days. And it’s all 100% Free with the price of admission! Included in these 60 hours of Movies and Programming are the Troma classics Redneck Zombiesand Pot Zombies!

In addition, a special screening of Lloyd Kaufman’s Tromeo Juliet will be held at the Cedar Lee Theatre on Saturday, April 8th at 10pm. Tix HERE.

All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo (Will Keenan), Juliet (Jane Jensen), and Lemmy of Motorhead as they travel through Manhattan’s underground in search of climactic love, violence, and the American Way. Tromeo and Juliet is thrust forward with hyper-kinetic performances and a cutting-edge soundtrack. Directed by Lloyd Kaufman, and co-written by James Gunn (Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy), Tromeo & Juliet is a testament to the strength and creativity of Troma Entertainment, as it boldly suggests the incestuous nature of Shakespeare’s original play.

Up next from Troma is Lloyd Kaufman’s second installment of his two-part film event, Return to Return to Nuke ‘Em High AKA Vol.2 and it’s coming to the Cannes Film Festival! 7 years in the making, Vol.2 is shaping up to be what Michael Herz has called “The best Troma Movie ever made!”

]]>https://www.troma.com/news/24578/lloyd-kaufman-cancels-meeting-with-russian-ambassador-sad-to-attend-cinema-wasteland/feed/0April is Comedy Month on Troma Now with World Premiere of Jones and Shamah’s Worst Laid Plans*https://www.troma.com/news/24568/april-is-comedy-month-on-troma-now-with-world-premiere-of-jones-and-shamahs-worst-laid-plans/
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Troma Entertainment is proud to announce the acquisition of Mark Jones and CB Shamah’s gut-busting, hilarious, one of a kind comedy Worst Laid Plans which is set to have its World Premiere on Troma NowApril 1st. Worst Laid Plans is a sharply hilarious story about four friends who find themselves in dire straits when they get behind in rent. They hatch a plan to come up with some quick cash…but their biggest obstacle is not killing each other first.

Ernie, Max and Nick are tattoo artists who, along with piercer Vit, own A-1 Tattoo. Ernie has the unfortunate task of letting the guys know that they are behind on their rent with no solution in sight. After being humiliated by their landlord, Max comes up with a plan and the guys are convinced it’s the only way they’re going to save their shop. The plan: scan the sex-for-pay ads, set up a meeting with the most perverted and rob them. As things start to spiral out of control, it’s not just the plan but the guys’ friendship that begins to unravel.

With their shop on the verge of closing, a landlord breathing down their necks and a corpse on their hands, Max, Ernie, Vit and Nick can’t help but wonder: maybe they should never have become friends. And maybe, just maybe, they shouldn’t be friends anymore.

After a lengthy sojourn traveling around the United States, working on sets and collecting experiences, CB Shamah settled in the Pacific NW attending the Seattle Film Institute with a focus on cinematography. Since then CB has shot a ton of live music, produced the web series “This Week at the Columbia City Theater”, has camera credits for A Visitor In The Night, Measure Of Comfort and was Cinematographer/Producer for the feature Spree. CB also co-directed and co-produced the Emmy-nominated Welcome To Doe Bay and the live music documentary, Lemolo: A Beautiful Night.

Mark Jones began writing short stories, completing his first screenplay in his teens. After graduating from high school, he would go on to receive a BA in Creative Writing from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ, then attended the Seattle Film Institute in Seattle, Washington. Upon graduation, Mark returned to his native New Jersey to direct and produce his horror-comedy screenplay, Spree. Spree screened at several festivals throughout 2007 and was picked up and distributed via Brain Damage Productions. Since that first feature, Mark has created, wrote and starred in the web series, This Week at Columbia City Theater. He was a cinematographer on the documentary Welcome to Doe Bay, and filmed and produced a reality television pilot titled The Shop, which is the influence for his latest screenplay, Worst Laid Plans.

Troma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive premium World Premiere content streaming service, proudly celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with the Premieres of Liam Regan’s My Bloody Banjo and Francisco Lacerda’s Dentes E Garras, along with curated treasured Tromasterpieces that will make the leprechaun in your pants stand at attention on March 1, 2017, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

Following his acclaimed short Confessions of Peltzer from the anthology film Self Induced Nightmares (2013), Liam Regan directs his first feature film My Bloody Banjo. Follow the story of Peltzer Arbuckle (James Hamer-Morton), a meek and bullied office employee, humiliated by his megalomaniac boss, teasing colleagues and his cheating partner. Once news about his embarrassing sexual accident makes its way around the workplace, Peltzer decides to put up with his humiliation no more, and conjures up his childhood imaginary friend Ronnie (Damian Morter). Peltzer’s world is soon turned upside down, when Ronnie attempts to manipulate him to exact revenge on his tormenting co-workers in the most gruesome fashion. As the body count stacks up, Peltzer must ultimately decide whether to run away from his past or take control of his future, as he battles between sanity and madness, in this twisted tale of infidelity, revenge and snapped banjo strings. Trailer here: My Bloody Banjo

In the vein of Troma cult pieces and Italian rip-offs, comes an all new “disasterpiece”. Dentes e Garras!(Fangs & Claws!) A drunk military recruit accidentally sets free a terrifying prehistoric monster, which will devour and destroy everyone who dares to cross his path. Throughout the carnage a hero rises to end the creature’s reign of terror. Francisco Lacerda writes and directs this TROMATIC short described as “The trashiest motion picture of the year.” Trailer here: Dentes e Garras!

With March signaling the start of Spring, Troma Now is proud to put a spring in Subscribers’ steps with Tromasterpieces such as Fowl Play, Rocky Director John G. Avildsen’sCry Uncle!, Foreplay, Hollywood Zap!, andEndgame! Subscribers will be able to take a trip down Troma-lane with these films that have lasted the test of time.

roma Now, Troma Entertainment’s exclusive premium content streaming service, proudly presents the World Premieres of Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels,La Isla Del Infierno, and short film French Kitty on February 1, 2017, it was announced today by Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

After the success of the anthology film Grindsploitation, the Troma Team is releasing the next entry in the series, Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels. The movie is made up of 24 short films, created by some of the brightest up-and-comers in the horror world. Directors such as John Brennan (Damn! Suburban Honky Pimps), Paul M McAlarney (Maul My Children), and Kelly Hughes (Don’t Kill Grandpa Until We Strangle The Babysitter) make Grindsploitation 2: The Lost Reels a “gory sadistic hell ride into the realm of exploitation.” – srscinema.com

Whilst having their brains soaked in blood and gore, Troma Now subscribers will be able to watch Javier F. Caldas’s sprawling epic La Isla De Infierno (The Island of Hell). Made in Spain, La Isla De Infierno expands upon Troma Entertainment’s foreign film catalog. The film tells the story of a canary island slave who has spent his last 20 years of captivity trying to return to his island as a stowaway on a boat going on a strange expedition to Islands Cape Verde, but an unexpected series of events lead him to the La Isla De Infierno. Starring Jose Conde, Yamil Omar, and Pablo Scola, La Isla De Infierno takes audiences on a journey of adventure, drama, and romance.

For those feeling the Tromance in the air this February, Troma Now presents the world premiere of Charlie Wilke’s short film, French Kitty. Inspired by the allure and determination of the French appetite for romance, Wilke makes French Kitty a short yet layered film. Chloe Fineman stars as French Kitty, intimately describing her strategy of seduction, pairing the film perfectly with the month dedicated to lovers and various Valentines excursions.

15 other films are also being added to the streaming service. Features including The Orgasm Counsellor, That Uncertain Feeling, Eve’s Beach Fantasy, Vegas High Stakes, Dreams Come True, Tight Spot, I Married A Vampire, The Newlydeads, Fertilize The Blaspheming Bombshell, Getting Lucky, will be streaming along with a short Ghost Tank cartoon, 2 Shameless Tasteless shorts, and 2 Tromadance shorts.

Troma Now subscribers are able to see these and many more films at watch.troma.com

The Prince Charles Cinema in London will be hosting the World Premiere of

Essex Spacebin and a special screening of the Raindance People’s Choice

winner, Tromeo & Juliet on Saturday, February 18th, 2017, it was

announced today by Levi White, Head of Public Relations at Troma Entertainment, Inc.

The Queen of Troma herself, Lloyd Kaufman will be LIVE on Stage, giving

insights into movie making and independent art.

Kneel before your Queen

Brit Cinephiles will have the opportunity to get that perfect Facebook/Instagram post to show their families they’re still alive, as Mr. Kaufman will be available to take pictures and sign merchandise. Tickets for this event are almost sold out! Remaining tickets available for pre-order at Prince Charles Cinema. When asked if Prince Charles himself will attend the Prince Charles event, The Prince Charles Cinema denied but was unsure about Queen Kaufman introducing his Prince Albert.

Essex Spacebin

The first film to show is Essex Spacebin. Produced by Chelmsford Film Society (Biscuit Armageddon, Robocop minus1) and Directed by David

Hollinshead and Phillip Thompson, Essex Spaccebintells the story of Lorraine. Lorraine believes there’s a lost portal to another world in Essex. As she explores time and space with her friends and family will she be proven wrong or be vindicated?

Essex Spacebin is Hot, Hilarious, and Galactic. Being shot on glorious 35mm, Essex Spacebin is sure to become a classic in the Troma canon.

A Q&A with Directors David Hollinshead and Philip Thompson will be held. Early reviews to the initial previews have produced rave responses such as,

“The most excited about a Troma film I’ve been since The Toxic Avenger!”

“The ending is a triumph, absolutely perfect and incredibly funny. You’ve created something very very strange, and completely unique.”

-Mike Bollen, Legendary YouTube comedian Cassetteboy, 2016

Following Essex Spacebin will be the award winning film Tromeo & Juliet. All the body-piercing, kinky sex, and car crashes that Shakespeare wanted but never had! Join Tromeo (Will Keenan), Juliet (Jane Jensen), and Lemmy of Motorhead as they travel through Manhattan’s underground in search of climactic love, violence, and the American Way. Tromeo and Juliet is thrust forward with hyper-kinetic performances and a cutting-edge soundtrack.

Directed by Lloyd Kaufman, and co-written by James Gunn (Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy), Tromeo & Juliet is a testament to the strength and

creativity of Troma Entertainment, as it boldly suggests the incestuous nature of Shakespeare’s original play.

What rock star Andrew W.K. thought would be a fun-packed adventure in an animal preserve turned into a dark, disturbing, surreal and hilarious journey of chaos and unbelievable action! With a mysterious past filled with rumors of his being a manufactured creation, and even that there is more than one Andrew W.K, could this trip to the zoo be the next chapter in the Andrew W.K. mysteries?

“This was no ordinary safari…this was supposed to be a party safari!” “You won’t believe your senses!”

A deep, psychological journey into the minds of a Rock Star and animals

Troma Now’s January world premieres also features Rednecks! Follow a group of rednecks as they go on an adventure to get fame, fortune and

everything they have always dreamed of. John Birmingham’s Rednecks follows three Rowdy redneck brothers who live on a farm in the country, with their uncle and three beautiful and kind-hearted girlfriends. They spend their days working hard on the farm and their nights with the girls who they love and who truly love them. Life couldn’t be better, it seems to everyone. Yet they dream of how things could be better, if they had nice teeth, success with their music and everything they desire. Then, suddenly, something unspeakable happens to their uncle. They may lose the farm and their great way of life. Trying to escape their problems, they try to sell their soul to the devil, summon a leprechaun and other shortcuts that help them to have a seemingly perfect life, becoming rock stars and having everything they thought they wanted so much. But finally their girlfriends help them to realize that they must face reality, that they are good enough, hardworking people to get their lives in order just fine themselves. They end up appreciating more than anything what they had all along but took for granted, the love of each other.

Also coming to Troma Now in January are 11 feature films lovingly curated by Troma’s Lloyd Kayfman: Lucio Fulci’s New Gladiators, Ghosts of

the Heartland, No Way Back, Preacherman, Ellie, Hot Summer in Barefoot County, State of Mind, SuperStarlet A.D., Lassie: The Painted Hills,

Blind Love, as well as Angel on my Shoulder! Don’t miss these incredible short films coming to Troma Now in January, too! Ghost Tank, Dolls of Doom, Kung Fu Kitties, and Harry Knuckles will all be available on Troma Now for the new year! “Three Tromatizing SFX lessons! Arm rip, head crush, and leg rip!”

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This Christmas-themed horror anthology was produced by Tony Newton (Gridnsploitation 1 & 2)

with an appearance by Lloyd Kaufman for TWO Tromarrific Cons in Florida!

The Toxic Avenger and Lloyd Kaufman, (who will be signing autographs and posing for photos FOR FREE!!!! at this year’s Paradise City Comic Con!) are coming to Tromatize the most endowed, “family-friendly” theme-park peninsula in the USA with their unholy, unwholesome antics and Tromarrific spirit of independent art!!

The first of the Christmas Season conventions, Spooky Empire, which is held December 2-4th in Orlando, Florida, where Jimmy Wright of Architects of Fear will be appearing. The Troma booth is a fan favorite every year, and The Toxic Avenger will be there to mop up scumbags, as well as the World Famous Super Tromettes!

The following weekend Troma will be representing on the Souther tip of Florida, just a few hours south of Orlando, Paradise City Comic Con in Fort Lauderdale, Dec. 9-11, 2016! Lloyd Kaufman will be appearing at Paradise City Comic Con to sign autographs and pose for photos for FREE!!!

“The current atrocities committed at the hands of the Chinese government are unacceptable and I find myself unable to look past them for the sake of my dream: to make a movie in China.”– Lloyd Kaufman

“Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like an independent filmmaker scorned.”

-William Congreve (sort of)

Ni hau ma from Tromaville!

Fuck you, China, and the Han Dynasty horse you rode in on! You have double-crossed me!

In our vastly interconnected world of quick clicks and instant communication, thinking globally is pretty much the only option. In a second you can be connected with someone on the other side of the planet. Here at Troma, we are well aware of what it means to function on a global scale. Without our fans from all over the world, we would not have been able to survive 42 years so far in this elitist hellmouth we call the film industry.

t has been my dream for years to further spread Troma’s shit-disturbing, peace-loving reach…into other parts of the world, specifically China. A lifelong interest in China’s history and culture has led me to want to actually make a Troma movie there, in the Mandarin language no less. Decades have passed, though, since I first visited China and the things that have always stopped me from making a film there still hold true. In fact, I would say, things have only gotten progressively worse since then. It’s not the Chinese laws or logistics that keep the Chinese Troma movie from ever being made. Instead, it’s the Chinese oppression, elitism, and corruption that has long-existed in China, so the nation’s failure to neither cease nor amend these obscene failures fuels my rage.

I have been fascinated by China since I was probably 9 years old. My very left of left-wing grandmother often gave me books, one of which was The Brave New World. Not to be confused with Huxley’s dystopian tale, this book by Scott & Helen Nearing detailed the pair’s travels throughout China and the Soviet Union in the 1950s and glorified Chairman Mao and his actions. Though misguided, the book spurred an interest in me that continued through college where I majored in Chinese Studies at Yale University (1). I spent four years studying the language, the history, the art, and culture. At this time, U.S. citizens were not allowed visit China but I took the opportunity to travel elsewhere including Taiwan. When I finally made it to China in 1979, I began to think that it was, quite possibly, a nation progressing towards a more democratic ideology and away from its oppressive past that so often maimed anything even resembling freedom or independence. To my wife and me, it appeared that there was a movement occurring to open up China and allow the voices of dissent to finally be included in the conversation. There was even a Democracy Wall located in Beijing from 1978 to 1979 where you could post anything you wanted to say. In fact, my wife and I put up a poster for our movie Squeeze Play! which immediately drew a huge crowd, including the police, so we disappeared quickly (2).

Things looked promising, however. Had I prophesized back then, I would have guessed that China would become not unlike the United States; a corrupt government would be in control, but at least its citizens would have free expression and the right to exist as individuals. I also would have been wrong. Instead, China is owned and controlled by a small group of elites alongside its President and Prime Minister, and is progressing towards an extreme form of elite fascism, reminiscent of Franco’s Spain.

Beijing’s Democracy Wall did not last long.

The current atrocities committed at the hands of the Chinese government are unacceptable and I find myself unable to look past them for the sake of my dream: “Troma Does China” experience. While some of the atrocities hurt Troma directly and work to destroy independent art, others are flat out lethal assaults against humanity. We’re talking murder, folks. We’re talking the annihilation of communities (3). For example, look at the experience of the Uighur people. The Uighurs are a peaceful Muslim community living mostly in China’s Western Xinjiang region. These are honorable people who have never done anything except desire their religious freedom. Yet those in Chinese power see them as a threat. The Chinese government is doing their best to exterminate the Uighur people. Used as a scapegoat for various acts of discord and violence, the Uighur people have suffered discrimination, persecution, and violent attacks at the hands of China’s racist government.

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